3 Lashkar terrorists killed during encounter with security forces in J&K's Shopian

NEW DELHI: Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with the armed forces in Keller area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian.According to officials, forces launched a cordon and search operation Shukroo Keller area after specific input about the presence of terrorists. As the team of police and army started combing operation, the hiding terrorists fired upon the party, triggering off gunfight. During the exchange of fire, three LeT terrorists were killed, however identity of the terrorists is being ascertained, officials added.This comes days after India and Pakistan agreed to immediate ceasefire after following a sharp escalation in cross-border tensions triggered by the deadly April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Pakistan responded with drone attacks targeting areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. These attacks were intercepted by Indian defence systems but raised fears of a broader conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.However, just a few hours after the ceasefire declaration, violation was witnessed by Pakistan in Srinagar and other border areas.Meanwhile, the government also declared that any future "act of terror" on its soil will be treated as an "act of war" and will be responded to accordingly.A top government official had said, “Any future act of terror in India will be considered an act of war against the country and will be responded to accordingly.” The statement marks a formal shift in India’s rules of engagement, drawing a clear red line for Pakistan-based terror groups.